While other areas in North Florida have seen uncontrolled growth with
over commercialization and artificial environmental vacation spots,
this area has been fortunately overlooked by large-scale developers.
The Apalachicola area is filled with clear springs, creeks, rivers and
vast forest which provides an abundance of wild game, fish, mollusk,
tupelo honey, native fruits and vegetables.
The biologically rich Apalachicola
River Basin is home to at least 127 rare species of plants and
animals and 45 of Florida's 62 native habitats. The flora is best
seen at the Nature Conservancy and Torreya State Park where you can
hike up to the bluffs overlooking the river 135 feet below. The
fauna can be seen at the Big Bend Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Clay Mary Historical Park and Panhandle Pioneer Settlement offers
an interesting look at
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history and includes Florida's
Folk-like play "Cross Ties." There you will see how "tied" our
communities are to each other.
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